2024 BMW i5 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2024 BMW i5, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
7
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
21
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2024 i5 and 21 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electronic stability control (esc), with 5 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)5
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC4
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
- STEERING2
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
- WHEELS1
2024 i5 Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · 26V422000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE · 25V395000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · 24V697000
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 24V135000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · 24V104000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT · 23V885000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60 vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Remedy: Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This is an expansion of Recall 23V-026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR · 23V700000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2024 i5 Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B641126 | Oct 30, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The air conditioning system does not properly cool the vehicle. Noise can be heard within the High Voltage Electrical Air Compressor (EKK) Metallic debris is found in the air co… | 11039087 |
| B340124 | Aug 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After replacement of the Integrated Braking system (IB)/Power Brake the total distance covered might belower than when handed over to the workshop for the repair. | 11036380 |
| B320526 | Aug 20, 2026 | STEERING | “Cracking†noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise. | 11036379 |
| B640925 | Aug 12, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle in… | 11036383 |
| B610626 | Apr 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Charging sessions cannot be started or they are interrupted while using a Level 2 AC high-power charging station, or with a Level 3 DC charging station. Charging may start norma… | 11031568 |
| B120523 | Mar 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined… | 11030059 |
| B170124 | Feb 25, 2026 | ENGINE | There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving†(ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BE… | 11029046 |
| B061526 | Feb 4, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | High Voltage Connection Return | 11029015 |
| B540625 | Jan 3, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Through quality checks, it has been detected that the front left water drain hose for the slide/tilt sunroof isnot connected. | 11027770 |
| B640925 | Dec 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle in… | 11026956 |
| B540625 | Dec 3, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | DELIVERY STOP: SUNROOF WATER DRAIN HOSE | 11026953 |
| B631025 | Nov 10, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | RSU availability. The ambient lighting color cannot be saved permanently. The personalized color of the ambient lighting resets after the vehicle has gone to sleep. | 11025685 |
| B640925 | Aug 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle in… | 11022362 |
| B410525 | Jun 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY | While attempting to fuel/charge the vehicle,the fuel/charge door will not open. | 11020066 |
| B640625 | Jun 6, 2025 | ENGINE | A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in the failure of the electric auxiliary heater. | 11019570 |
| B640625 | May 16, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Delivery Stop Electric Auxiliary Heater | 11018736 |
| B320225 | May 2, 2025 | STEERING | Parts of the steering shaft universal joint may have been joined together without having beengreased. As a result, there can be audible squeaking and cracking noises. In some ca… | 11018513 |
| B170124 | Mar 31, 2025 | ENGINE | There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving†(ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BE… | 11016419 |
| B170124 | Feb 11, 2025 | ENGINE | There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving†(ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BE… | 11014422 |
| B170124 | Feb 3, 2025 | ENGINE | There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving†(ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BE… | 11014035 |
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